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SUMMARY:The Perfection of Concentration: A One Day Meditation Retreat
LOCATION:Gracie Barra North Austin\, Research Boulevard\, Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 27% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nMost of us were never taught how to concentrate. We were 
 taught how to stay busy.\n\nThis is a one day retreat about the opposite s
 kill. Gathering the attention\, and letting it settle.\n\nConcentration is
  not forcing yourself to focus. It is letting the mind get quiet enough th
 at focus happens on its own. It is a slow skill\, more craft than trick. I
 n a world that pulls at your attention all day\, that is rare\, and worth 
 practicing.\n\nThe day has a simple rhythm that repeats. A short teaching.
  A stretch of guided practice. Then time to rest and ask questions. A litt
 le steadier each round.\n\nA steady mind is the ground for everything else
 \, including the deeper work on awareness and the self. But that comes lat
 er. Today we keep it simple\, and just practice.\n\nTHE SHAPE OF THE DAY\n
 \nMorning\, we settle and build a base. Afternoon\, we deepen it and learn
  to rest there. We close by looking at what a steady mind makes possible.\
 n\n10:00 to 12:00\, morning practice\n12:00 to 1:00\, lunch (bring your ow
 n)\n1:00 to 3:00\, afternoon practice\n3:00 to 3:15\, break\n3:15 to 4:00\
 , closing\n\nWHO IT IS FOR\n\nAnyone. New sitters welcome. Longtime sitter
 s who have lived in the breath for years and were never shown how to truly
  steady the mind\, especially welcome.\n\nWHAT TO BRING\n\nPlease bring a 
 meditation cushion or a firm pillow to sit on. This one is required. Also 
 bring comfortable clothes\, a water bottle\, and your own lunch.\n\nWHERE\
 n\nGracie Barra North Austin\, 8868 Research Blvd 608\, Austin\, TX 78758.
  Come in through the main entrance and we will be set up in the mat room.\
 n\nON GIVING\, AND SHOWING UP\n\nThis day is offered as a gift. Generosity
  is the first practice\, so we begin by giving it away freely. There is no
 thing to pay to reserve your place and nothing due at the door. If the day
  serves you\, you are welcome to give at the end.\n\nA suggested offering 
 is: 50 to 150\, though any amount is welcome. Donations support our nonpro
 fit and keep the door open for the next person.\n\nWe give freely\, and we
  ask for one thing in return: honesty. If you sign up\, come. If your plan
 s change\, please mark yourself as not attending so we know. We prepare th
 e space for the number we expect\, and a true headcount lets us hold the r
 oom well.\n\nMake a contribution for the day here: https://account.venmo.c
 om/u/meditationcommunity\n\nOR\n\nDirectly impact our nonprofit causes her
 e:\nhttps://givebutter.com/meditationcommunity\n\nSix hours\, one steady m
 ind. Come find out what your attention can do when you stop scattering it.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/meditation/events/315807727/
CATEGORIES:palaner,saved
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